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Photos show performances by Turkey's whirling dervishes

Whirling dervishes of the Mevlevi order performed Sheb-i Arus ceremonies in Istanbul, Turkey, to commemorate the death of 13th-century Islamic scholar, poet and Sufi mystic Jalaladdin Rumi.

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Couple arrives at their romantic Istanbul Airbnb only to find a bizarre note taped to the bed proving some hosts go too far

Don't be a host if you don't like normal things.

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‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025

From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the year

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Turkish police officer dies from gunshot wounds suffered in Istanbul drug raid

Turkish officials say a police officer has died after being shot during a drug raid in Istanbul

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Dozens of footballers and referees arrested amid football betting scandal probe

Arrests were made on Friday as part of an investigation into a betting scandal

The Independent UK

Second courthouse theft in Istanbul sees firearms stolen after gold and silver heist

Days after a court clerk fled to the UK with millions in stolen gold and silver from a courthouse vault, Turkey is now shaken by another heist, this time involving firearms stolen from the evidence room of an Istanbul courthouse.

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Family rushed to the hospital with ‘food poisoning’ symptoms, but the horrifying reason they died was hiding in the hotel ventilation

It's so sad that this can be avoided.

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Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack

Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks.

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Turkish clerk flees to UK after stealing millions in gold and silver from courthouse

A court employee escaped to the UK with 25 kg of gold and 50 kg of silver stolen from an Istanbul courthouse, including Ottoman and Atatürk-era coins.

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Turkish Airlines removes controversial Parkinson’s warning – but passengers’ fears remain

‘Their behaviour was totally unacceptable,’ says Lord Blunkett

The Independent UK

This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket

Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs

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Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Euronews

Former BBC correspondent turned away from Turkish Airlines flight to London because of Parkinson’s

Mark Mardell was left stranded for seven hours in Istanbul after Turkish Airlines barred him from a London flight, telling him he needed a doctor’s note because of his Parkinson’s

Evening Standard

Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope

The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.

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Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul during Turkish-Armenian reconciliation

Pope Leo XIV plans to pray at an Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Istanbul in a gesture supporting Christian unity and Christian minorities in Turkey

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Global mobilisation in solidarity with Palestine: Thunberg and Albanese lead march in Rome

From Rome to Berlin, from São Paulo to Istanbul: the demonstration in the Italian capital, led by Global Movement to Gaza, reflects a global protest for Gaza, with thousands of people united in solidarity and justice

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Pope Leo XIV signs declaration with Patriarch Bartholomew and visits Blue Mosque during Turkey visit

The pontiff signed a historic and symbolic joint declaration with the Patriach, committing to unity between their churches. As part of his trip, Pope Leo XIV also visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque, but reportedly did not pray.

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Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey's religious leaders

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

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Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey

Pope Leo XIV has started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

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Top 10 Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey in 2026

Istanbul, Turkey In 2026, Turkey continues to dominate the global hair transplant industry with its combination of medical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and competitive pricing. Patients from across the globe are drawn to Turkish clinics not only for successful procedures but also for comprehensive VIP packages and aftercare services. Here's a…

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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established

Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik

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Pope Leo embarks on his first foreign trip with a key message

His Holiness is fulfilling a trip the late Pope Francis planned to make

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Autopsy report suggests family of four killed by pesticide in Istanbul hotel

A Turkish-German family of four died in Istanbul from phosphine gas poisoning, likely from a pesticide used in their hotel. An investigation is ongoing.

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Turkish police arrest 11 after family of four dies in suspected Istanbul hotel poisoning

Their deaths heightened concerns over hotel safety standards in Turkey

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Istanbul rally urges Turkey to rejoin treaty against violence on women

Protesters in Turkey gathered near Taksim Square to mark the day against violence toward women and to call for stronger protection and a return to the Istanbul Convention.

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